Trump campaign accused of running ads with Republican operatives posing as 'real people'
Small business owner featured is leading Georgia Republican who visited White House
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Donald Trump’s campaign has been accused of running ads with Republican political operatives posing as “real people”.
In one advert an unnamed woman calls Trump the greatest president ever for small business owners, and claimed Joe Biden had never achieved anything in 47 years in politics.
The woman, Kim Sherk, is actually the president of the Georgia Federation of Republican Women, according to gizmodo.com.
“As a small business owner, President Trump has been the greatest president we have seen,” said Kim Sherk in the video.
“He has increased jobs. I know there are more women who have been employed and minorities than ever before.”
The adverts featuring Ms Sherk are running places like California, Mississippi and Illinois and not her home state of Georgia, Gizmodo states.
The Cobb County Republican website identifies Ms Sherk as its vice-chair and former political director and secretary.
And beside Ms Sherk’s profile is a picture of her on a visit to the White House.
“Kim Sherk has served in numerous positions in the Republican Party and the Republican Women,” it states.
“She is currently the President of the Georgia Federation of Republican Women and immediate past President of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club.”
The Georgia Federation of Republican Women is also encouraging its members to “monitor” polling stations on Election Day to “protect your vote.”
Another Facebook advert features Fern Smith, a woman running as a candidate for the Minnesota legislature.
And according to Ms Smith’s campaign website she has endorsements from the Minnesota Gun Owners PAC, the Minnesota Police, and Peace Officers Association, according to her campaign website.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments